42 CFR § 61.1 - Definitions.

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# 61.1 Definitions.

As used in this part:

(a) *Continuation award* is an award made by the Surgeon General, within the period of support recommended by a fellowship committee, without necessity for further action by the committee.

(b) *Noncitizen national* means any person who, though not a citizen of the United States, owes permanent allegiance to the United States.

(c) *Regular fellowship* means an award to support activity not requiring performance of services for the Public Health Service.

(d) *Surgeon General* means the Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service or his delegate.

(e) *Continental United States* does not include Hawaii or Alaska.